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HJ56 ZDZ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 ZDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 88,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

T/P/M/S light on

brake warning light on but brakes o/k

Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,540 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 65,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 57,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 141,785 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,946 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 52,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 52,918 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,813 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,063 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,718 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,394 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,784 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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HJ56 ZDZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ56 ZDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ56 ZDZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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